Proven approach to the elbow and wrist pain

Tennis elbow is not necessarily a tennis-related condition. It’s a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender. Gripping and movements of the wrist may be painful,  especially when the wrist is bent backwards or when lifting objects – like filling a kettle or picking up a pan. The condition can also cause morning stiffness in the elbow and pins and needles or pain in the hand.

As with tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow isn’t limited to golfers. The pain of golfer’s elbow is felt on the inside of your elbow, specifically where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist.

RSI symptoms are commonly experienced in the hand and wrist by people who use their hands a lot for their work – for example hairdressing, typing or manual work. Symptoms can include localised pain, swelling, altered sensation, pins and needles, weakness and stiffness.

Carpal tunnel is commonly experienced by people who use their hands and wrists a lot for their jobs. The carpal tunnel is a structure in your arm that protects the median nerve on the inside of your wrist, and the tendons you use to bend the fingers. This tunnel can become constricted, and when it does, nerve compression can result. Nerve compression can lead to a variety of slightly disconcerting and sometimes painful symptoms, such as numbness and tingling to the thumb, 1st, and 2nd fingers.

In addition, pain to the wrist and hand can be experienced and swelling can sometimes occur.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common form of nerve compression damage that can lead to elbow, wrist, and hand pain. This condition is different from carpal tunnel syndrome, and occurs when pressure is put on the cubital tunnel and surrounding nerves.

It is caused by repetitive pressure on the ulnar nerve, which is located inside of the elbow and is sometimes known as your “funny bone.”  This condition can cause pain, numbness, and tingling, especially to the ring and pinky fingers.

Inflammation present in the tendons and connective tissue at the elbow. When the inflammation involves the bony attachment (epicondyle) of the elbow tendons, the condition is called epicondylitis.

At the end of the elbow is a fluid-filled sac called the “bursa” that cushions the elbow bone. The bursa can become compressed due to an injury or repetitive motion, which can lead to pain and swelling. Because of this, it is common to see this condition in athletes and students.

Arthritis is a very common condition that people of all ages can suffer from. There are many different forms of arthritis, but it is typically caused by repetitive motions or an injury that impacts the cartilage in the joints of the elbow, wrist, or hand. Because of their frequent repetitive usage, the elbow, wrist and hands can often be affected by arthritic pain.

Sprains and strains typically occur suddenly, such as when you break a fall with an outstretched arm or suffer a blow. Symptoms can include pain, tenderness, or swelling around the elbow during movement or at rest. These types of injuries often resolve within a few weeks with simple self care which we can advise you about RSI symptoms are commonly experienced in the hand and wrist by people who use their hands a lot for their work – for example hairdressing, typing or manual work. Symptoms can include localised pain, swelling, altered sensation, pins and needles, weakness and stiffness.